The Battle of the Dirty Dish
No matter how many times you wash your dishes, they just get dirty again. That is way it generally works. This is not rocket science. It is merely the routine of the biological need of our bodies to eat and replenish energy. Though...
Winning the Battle of Kitchen Counter Clutter
Okay…enough of the funny stuff. Here are a couple of tips that might actually help: 1. Special spot for Glasses: Make personalized coasters from 4″ tiles and place them near the sink. (Home Depot or Lowe’s have these) Teach...
Six Never-Work Strategies for Winning the Battle of the Clean Kitchen Counter
Well, here it is two weeks later and I must admit that I am more than a little disappointed that one of my brilliant readers has not chimed in with a Problem-Solved-Ultimate-Solution for the battle of the kitchen counter top. Alas, I must come...
Kitchen Battles
Do you ever feel like your kitchen is a battleground? So much of family life takes place within 5-10 feet of the fridge. Ever noticed this? There are so many days when I can’t seem to get out of this room–maybe I should move my...
Transition is Not a Bad Word
At times it can be tempting to think of transition as a bad word–one we’d rather not have to work through. However, it is a good thing that transitions are part of the journey in every life that is well-lived. They may be small...
God Goes Before Us
Uncertainty, challenges, and transitions often stir up fear, resentment, or tension. As a military spouse, I’ve faced many uncertain situations. To be honest, the moving often sent me to the edge. Letting go, facing the unknown, and...
You’ve Been on This Mountain Long Enough Part 2
You’ve been on this mountain long enough… we have all had moments in our lives where change and transition urged us forward—whether we were ready or not. This is part of the push and pull nature of transitions. A few weeks ago, I shared...
Welcome to Ginger’s Corner
A warm welcome to those who are new to Ginger’s Corner! Many thanks coming your way for all who have responded to my desire to seriously start building an audience. For those of you who have been holding your breath for the next post on...
You’ve Been on This Mountain Long Enough
You’ve Been on This Mountain Long Enough A few months ago, I was kind of moping– it was “one of THOSE days.” I was struggling with the transition of moving. Moving is great when you don’t like where you are. But when you...